Will carrying a forex card be a better option than carrying cash on my trip to USA?

If you are travelling to the United States, you must carry the majority of your currency in the form of a forex card. Forex cards are widely regarded as the most secure method of carrying foreign currency. They are similar to prepaid VISA/ Mastercard cards in that they can contain a single currency or multiple currencies. It is recommended that you carry 70% of your total amount in a forex card and the remaining 30% in cash, which can be used to pay for small expenses.

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At Thomas Cook, we understand the value of your money and the importance of a good vacation. With our exhaustive range of travel services, we aim at enriching your travel experience. Our services include, but are not restricted to, flight booking, hotel booking, sight-seeing and foreign exchange. The world is constantly evolving and in today’s digital era, buying foreign currency has become as simple as ever. With just a few taps, you can effortlessly check the exchange rate and accordingly buy your prepaid travel card online or cash at the most competitive prices.

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Quick Facts About Great Britain Pound (GBP)

Currency Name

Great Britain Pound

Short Name

GBP

Nicknames

Farthing, Pence, Quid, Ster, Sterling, Stg

Symbol (s)

Unit

1/100, Penny

Frequently Used Coins

£1, £2, 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p

Rarely Used Coins

£5, 25p, £500 (Silver Kilo), £1,000 (Gold Kilo)

Frequently Used Bank Notes

£5, £10, £20, £50

Rarely Used Bank Notes

£1, £100

Central Bank, Name & Website

Bank of England | www.bankofengland.co.uk

Nations that unofficially use US Dollar as a Part of their Legal Tender

Botswana, Malawi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How to Exchange Currency with Thomas Cook?

Choose your desired currency & amount

Select currency and denomination you need to carry along

Enter traveller details & delivery option

Option to choose the doorstep delivery or branch pick up

Make payment online

Make payment via multiple payment options like debit card, credit card & Netbanking

Get order confirmation

Receipt of forex order completion at blocked rate

Why Thomas Cook?

Safe & Secure Transaction

Best Online Rates

Door Step delivery & branch pick up option

Pay Small amount now & block rates

What People are Saying

Mayank, Manager

The transaction was handled very professionally, got my Forex currency on time without any delay. Thomas Cook made it easy for me to get Foreign Exchange and I'll consider and recommend Thomas cook for any Forex requirements in future.

Mohammed, Marketing

Thank you for the amazing service provided by you during my Forex buying process. You are extremely cordial and knowledgeable. Keep up the good work !! I would definitely like to buy Forex from Thomas cook because of the service offered by people in the firm.

Vidhya, Student

This was my first interaction with Thomas Cook with regards to Forex. I was naive and all apprehensive about the procedure. But I feel very lucky to have got you, who helped me through this process.

Aashish, Designer

Appreciate the support and follow up done by your team and I'm extremely sorry for not answering the calls for quite few times. You Guys were helpful & will surely give Thomas Cook India reference to my colleagues

Manpreet, Manager

It was a great experience for me to transact Forex from you guys. Your Executives were knowledgeable and assisted me smoothly.

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Frequently asked questions INR to GBP

How can I get the best GBP rate in India?

We at Thomas Cook provide the best Great Britain Pound rate in India today and even use the most advanced forex data services across the country to serve our customers better. We ensure that our services are as per the customers’ requisition.

Is it necessary to buy Great Britain Pound well before the travel date?

While it is advisable to buy Great Britain Pound at least few days in advance of your travel to avoid any last-minute hassles, it may also depend if a customer might want to wait to get the best Great Britain Pound rate today as per their requisition. However, it wouldn’t necessarily mean that the rates would only get lesser and might even increase than decrease with time.

When can I purchase the Great Britain Pound at the best prices and which documents should I carry?

In order to find out the best rates for Great Britain Pound, we advise customers to keep a track of the live rates in order to understand the fluctuation in rates and thereby make a final decision. We at Thomas Cook provide the best Great Britain Pound price today, so that our customers can have the best experience. It is advisable to buy Great Britain Pound before the travel date. Also, carry your passport, visa and air ticket to follow the KYC norms set by the regulatory bodies.

I need to sell my GBP currency, can I do it online?

Yes, you can do that by just filling a simple form on our website and can even look at the changing Great Britain Pound selling rate in Mumbai. We can help you with the process and also with the transaction.

Need to book Great Britain Pound today at best price. How do I go about it?

You can easily track the rates of the GBP on our website round the clock and provide the best current Great Britain Pound rate in today at quite reasonable rates. Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. (TCIL) is the leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company in the country offering a broad spectrum of services that include Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, MICE, Leisure Travel, Insurance, Visa & Passport services and E-Business.

Is there any specific time or day when I can buy or sell US Dollar?

The US Dollar price in India helps the customers to buy or sell forex at any given point in time across India through the Thomas Cook website. Our 24 x 7 advanced online forex tool on the website helps customers to keep a live track of the exchange rates to thereby help them make the right decision with US Dollar rate in India today.

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Great Britain Pound(GBP) Rate Today

Quick Facts About Great Britain Pound (GBP)

How to Exchange Currency with Thomas Cook?

Choose your desired currency & amount

Enter traveller details & delivery option

Make payment online

Get order confirmation

Why Thomas Cook?

What People are Saying

The Great Britain Pound Currency

Currency Rate Today

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